1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D27 SAM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 25,619 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
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D27 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 25,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D27 SAM Mileage History
- 22/03/202419,173 mi
- 23/03/202419,186 mi+13 mi
- 29/03/202522,060 mi+2,874 mi
- 28/03/202625,613 mi+3,553 mi
- 03/04/202625,619 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D27 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (D27 SAM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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